What is the law in Georgia re: real estate ill gotten gains?

The legal term for ill gotten gains in Georgia is unjust enrichment. That is when someone is unjustly enriched by chance or by error at the expense...

No legal protections for sick elderly (72 y.o., COPD, aneurysm, etc.) protecting them from foreclosure?

Answering your question is difficult because it seems you have a lot of moving parts. You indicated that you re-financed out of a GI loan, does...

Hello we have talked to the city about dranage this has been going on for over 2 years and no one willl help with our yards bein

You should speak with an attorney. I normally recommend that you have an expert take a look at the property to determine the reason for the...

How can you end a commercial lease on land that has been inherited?

The answer to your question depends upon the lease (written or verbal) and how the land was inherited (will, trust, probate court, or by joint...

My parents are trying to collect on a promissory note several years old - do we need a lawyer or a collection agency?

There is no right or wrong answer. Georgia has lawyers who also act as collection agencies. Collection agencies generally have a good handle on the...

Child support.

Attorney Hopkins is correct. You can give up rights to visitation and custody but the requirement to pay child support lives on. Whether child...

Once I file a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal and it's docketed, how long do I have to get the court transcript?

You only have 30 days from the time that your final order is filed to file a notice of appeal. The notice of appeal is filed with the Superior...

A Miller trust is used to qualify for nursing home or other long term care in Georgia. To qualify for care, there is an income cap and an asset...

I have a team of programmers who have developed an automated stocks trading program. We want to have private firms use..

As stated by a previous attorney, the SEC is as deadly as the IRS. You want to be sure you don't run afoul of their regulations. However, if you...

You definitely need to consult with a lawyer. Your counterclaims and defenses are going to depend on the emails, writings and agreements that you...